Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE37 · Sunderland
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 134 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Washington in February 2026 (197 vs 134 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Burglary (18), while Washington has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Washington recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 134 vs 197 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Burglary while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 197).